About Piponomics

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Economics plays a huge role in the foreign exchange market. I enjoy looking at economic trends and trying to see how it affects currencies and life in general. I will post my thoughts and observations here. I'm throwing macroeconomics, forex trading, pop culture, and everyday life into a pot and hopefully the final product are lessons that are easy for you to consume.

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Ben Stein: Living Hand to Mouth

Sad but true. This short article written by Ben Stein provides the best example I've read on the current shape of the US economy. He tells the story through the eyes of an American consumer. I hope you when you...… More…

What do the economists think?

Check out WSJ's Monthly Economic Forecasting Survey for Febuary 2006. The Wall Street Journal surveys a group of more than 50 economists throughout the year. This month's survey update covers the most closely watched forecasts: * Interest rates * Inflation...… More…

Fed 101

If you've been keeping up with the news, you've probably been hearing about the Fed doing this, the Fed doing that. Well if you don't have clue what the Fed is or how it affects the dollar, it would behoove...… More…

How many employees does it take to manufacture a toothbrush?

"Forty-five-hundred employees, 10 countries, five time zones. " This article explains how globalization works by showing us how a simple electric toothbrush is made. While the article does not deal directly with trading currencies, a solid understanding of the effects...… More…

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